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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,827 and 18,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,827 and 18,383 is: 38,284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827 : 18,383 = 18,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827/18,383 = 18,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827x = 18,383 × 18,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827x = 337,934,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,934,689/8,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,284.21

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